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<title>Bill To Block Government From Collecting Union Dues Squeaks Onto Wyoming House Floor | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A bill to restrict government agencies from collecting union dues and to require unions of public employees to report where their money is going remained alive Friday after squeaking onto the House floor. The Wyoming Education Association opposes it.

Bill To Block Government From Collecting Union Dues Squeaks Onto Wyoming House Floor

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<title>Gun Rights Bill Legislator Says Could Prevent ‘Dystopian Future’ Passes Senate | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Second Amendment Protection Act is an insurance policy against a “dystopian future” where Wyomingites’ rights are trampled, said a legislator prior to the Senate passing the bill Thursday.

Gun Rights Bill Legislator Says Could Prevent ‘Dystopian Future’ Passes Senate

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Andrew Rossi

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<title>"But The Road Is Dry!": Understanding Wyoming’s "Rolling Closure" Strategy | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A driver who comes across a "rolling closure" might see nothing but clear skies and dry conditions, so why is the road closed? WYDOT says it's to keep towns from being overwhelmed. “The closure isn't necessarily due to conditions where you are," they said.

"But The Road Is Dry!": Understanding Wyoming’s "Rolling Closure" Strategy

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<title>Senator Says Gambling "Out Of Control" In Wyoming, Pushes Bills To Rein It In | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Sen. John Kolb, the loudest voice on gambling in the legislature this session, is pushing four different bills to tighten up regulations on the industry. "Gaming within the state of Wyoming has exploded into a multibillion-dollar business," Kolb said.

Senator Says Gambling "Out Of Control" In Wyoming, Pushes Bills To Rein It In

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Greg Johnson

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<title>Couple In White Bronco Promise Casper Homeless Men Jobs, Leave Them Facing Felonies | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Duped by a couple in a white Ford Bronco into cashing more than $22,000 worth of bogus checks at local banks, four down-on-their-luck Casper men now face felony charges. One man said he cashed a check he found “with his name conveniently written on it.”

Couple In White Bronco Promise Casper Homeless Men Jobs, Leave Them Facing Felonies

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<title>Guest Column: Wyoming Doesn’t Need Saving | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Rep. Cody Wylie writes, "I was born and raised in this great state. Wyoming shaped me under these wide-open skies. I find myself increasingly concerned by a growing tone in our Legislature suggesting Wyoming is broke and we need to be 'saved.' We don’t."

Guest Column: Wyoming Doesn’t Need Saving

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